Bulb · Amaryllidaceae family
wild daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
In short a 10-second read
Wild daffodil (bulb) grows to 0.3–0.46 m tall and 0.23–0.3 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil. It flowers in March–April; the flowers are yellow. Hardy to −34 °C.
× spread 0.23–0.3 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil. Hardy to −34 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average · watering: moderate
Soil: clay, humus-rich, loamy
Soil pH 5.5–7.5
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
March–April · yellow
Pruning
No pruning needed — just remove the leaves once they have turned yellow (May–June).
Planting
bulb: September–November
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −34 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −34 °C
- Dies back in winter and regrows in spring
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does wild daffodil flower?
In March–April; the flowers are yellow.
Does wild daffodil tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does wild daffodil need?
At maturity 0.23–0.3 m wide and 0.3–0.46 m tall; recommended spacing 15 cm.
Does wild daffodil survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −34 °C.
Where the data comes from
The data is indicative — we are still comparing it with further sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
Show sources (15)
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — Narcissus pseudonarcissus
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder — Narcissus
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Narcissus pseudonarcissus
- GBIF Occurrence Search API — Narcissus pseudonarcissus
- Wikidata (CC0) — Narcissus pseudonarcissus
- EPPO Global Database — Narcissus pseudonarcissus
- RHS - Bulbs: growing guide
- RHS - Narcissus pseudonarcissus
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EASIN, EU, Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Denmark
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